Snapdragon (Antirrhinum)

Snapdragon Genus Details

The snapdragon is grown as an annual in many gardens. It is the plant children love to play with, to see if the snout-shaped heads can really bite them. Leaves are deciduous, alternate and simple. Flowers are in the shape of a snout and they come in a variety of colors. Heights range from 12 inches to 3 feet. They do not shed much pollen. In Russia, snapdragons are grown for their seeds, which is used for cooking oil.

Snapdragon flowers (Antirrhinum majus)

Snapdragon flowers (Antirrhinum majus)

Snapdragon Allergy Info

This plant is primarily insect-pollinated and as such, not a common cause of pollinosis.